With cleanup and restoration work still ongoing in the wake of the Palisades Fire, all areas of Pacific Coast Highway will nonetheless reopen to essential traffic beginning Sunday, though with only one lane open in each direction and with reduced speeds in effect.

“Los Angeles County has worked diligently and with all deliberate speed to reopen PCH in a way that is safe and allows our residents, businesses, workers, and students to more easily navigate our coastal communities,” said Horvath. “This reopening is a step forward in our recovery for communities that endured both the Palisades and Franklin Fires.

Pacific Coast Highway reopened Monday morning, but authorities warned drivers using the route to expect delays. As of 8 a.m., motorists could again use Highway 1 through the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Malibu, according to a news release from the California Department of Transportation.